Safety It’s Working Everyday
Safety At Every Step
Every SPS employee has the responsibility to work in a manner that promotes their safety and health along with that of the others on the job site, and to report all unsafe conditions and incidents to their supervisor promptly.
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Mental health services can enable those with mental disorders to live a healthy and rewarding life. It is through using these services that the SPS Team can maintain the mental well-being of everyone on the job site. As important as our physical safety equipment is, so too is having resources and support in place for the entire SPS Team to work safely every day.
There are many organizations and resources out there, such as:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 2 for Spanish)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (to connect with a Crisis Counselor)
- NAMI Help Line
- Call: 1-800-950-6264
- Text NAMI to 741-741
- NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups
- NAMI Support Groups (for individuals or family members)
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
SPS has long been an active participant in National Safety Week which happens annually during the first week of May. During Safety Week the SPS Safety Department coordinates trainings and special events at various SPS job sites, covering topics ranging from addiction support resources to proper PPE.
In 2023, SPS held Safety Week events at four different locations making it easier for employees across the company to participate. Topics and speakers included:
- Marc Lyle from the Laborers Union gave an impactful talk on substance abuse in the construction industry and provided our employees access to various resources to help them, if needed. Visit the MA Laborers Benefit Fund website for more information.
- SPS Sr. Safety Managers: Jeff Rossman, David Robicheau presented on Caught in Between and Trench Protection
- Chad Wellington presented on Electrical Safety
- Jack Padden FallTech presented on Fall Protection
- Gary & Joshua Tavares (father/son) with GT Safety Products, Inc. discussed various Personal Protective Equipment
- Jeff Rossman conducted fall protection harness and lanyard inspections
- David Robicheau, Mike Comey and Marc Lundy discussed Ladder Safety
- Juhnny Worthington and Brian Shumway from United Rentals reviewed trench box safety
SPS Monthly Safety Stand Downs are designed to involve all sites and employees in the inspection and education of multiple safety topics throughout the year. On the last working day of each month, each SPS work site completes a safety topic briefing along with a complete checklist of the topic and an attendance sheet. All SPS employees are required to be involved in their site’s inspection. All sub-contractors present are encouraged to participate as well.
SPS Superintendents and/or Foremen lead the discussions and checklists, and workers split into small groups to cover large areas or multiple pieces of equipment. All items that are found to be noncompliant are noted and reviewed with the SPS Superintendent or Foreman who is responsible for correcting or reporting all deficiencies. The intent of this activity is identifying deficient conditions and advancing the education and safety participation throughout the SPS New England workforce.
Training begins at orientation for all SPS employees. Safety orientation topics include:
